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Karla Dorsey

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Resourceful and meticulous recruiter with several years of experience communicating and collaborating effectively with all levels of personnel, agencies, hiring managers and candidates to maximize talent quality. Solutions-oriented relationship builder focused on cultivating and maintaining industry partnerships to maintain consistent candidate pipeline.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer and Human Services

YMCA
03.2024 - Current
  • Proactive and Driven: Working in this role while pursuing an MBA in Human Resources to sharpen my skills continuously.
  • Customer-Focused: Consistently deliver top-notch customer support, ensuring member satisfaction and smooth onboarding experiences.
  • Detail-Oriented: Accurately manage data entry and verify eligibility for Silver Sneakers memberships.
  • Resourceful: Facilitate easy access to various YMCA programs, ensuring a positive experience for all members.

Remote Human Resources Recruiter

BlockForce Talent
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Successfully brought on two new large clients, one with multiple entry-level roles for behavioral therapists.
  • And the other was for a large manufacturing company.
  • This resulted in over $300K of new business revenue.
  • I handled the entire recruiting lifecycle and managed the HR process to onboard the talent of the clients I brought on.
  • I placed entry-through director-level candidates across multiple departments, directly contributing to the growth of BlockForce Talent.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers at our clients to identify and fulfill staffing needs, improving departmental efficiency and team cohesion.
  • Developed and executed a comprehensive recruiting strategy, resulting in a higher caliber of candidates and a 20% reduction in time-to-hire for critical roles.
  • Sourced and attracted top-tier talent through innovative use of databases, job boards, and networking, ensuring a diverse and high-quality talent pipeline.
  • Built strong partnerships with internal management teams, enabling a deeper understanding of hiring needs and cultural fit, which fostered long-term employee retention and satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative closing strategies by leveraging competitor analysis, helping secure top talent in competitive markets, and ensuring offers aligned with industry trends.
  • Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for key positions, from initial screening to final negotiations, while ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflects the values of honesty and transparency.
  • Maintained an organized, up-to-date database of active and passive candidates, optimizing future recruitment efforts, and fostering long-term community relationships.
  • Conducted initial phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
  • Created job postings, posted ads on job boards, and sourced passive candidates.
  • Reviewed resumes and cover letters for appropriate keywords, experience, and education level.
  • Scheduled on-site interviews with hiring managers and provided feedback to applicants.
  • Identified potential talent through external sources such as career fairs, online job postings, and referrals.
  • I maintained records of applicant tracking in the HRIS system.

Recruiter & Owner

Bennett & Associates
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Progressed from Recruiter to Owner: Initially brought on as a recruiter, I was quickly recognized for my leadership, integrity, and results-oriented approach, which led to my being offered an ownership stake in the company.
  • This reflects my commitment to community, loyalty, and personal growth.
  • Streamlined Recruitment Processes: Managed the full-cycle recruitment process for diverse roles, including engineers, machine operators, technicians, and warehouse associates.
  • Developed and Optimized Sourcing Strategies: Created and executed highly effective job postings and sourcing campaigns across platforms like ZipRecruiter, CareerBuilder, Monster, and Indeed, reducing time-to-fill by 30% and improving candidate quality.
  • Fostered Collaborative Team Growth: Led weekly recruiter meetings to drive alignment, share best practices, and foster a learning culture within the team, resulting in a 20% improvement in overall team performance and knowledge sharing.
  • Built Long-Term Client Relationships: Through a community-driven and transparent approach, I developed and maintained lasting relationships with clients, ensuring that recruitment solutions were aligned with both their immediate needs and long-term goals.
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
  • Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
  • Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
  • Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
  • Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
  • Coordinated background checks on successful candidates before offer acceptance.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding recruitment activities.
  • Advised management on staffing needs and strategies for improving diversity initiatives.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Martin University
Indianapolis, IN
05-2010

Skills

  • Full cycle of recruitment
  • Sourcing
  • Screening and interviewing
  • Client and Account Management
  • Developing Job Descriptions
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Contract and Offer Negotiations
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Goal Setting
  • Resume Scanning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent management
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Applicant sourcing
  • Outbound Calling
  • Recruitment
  • Hiring Requirements
  • Administrative Skills
  • New Hire Training
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Interviewing Clients
  • Employment Verification
  • Recruitment strategy development

Websites

Certification

  • Heartsaver CPR AED

Timeline

Customer and Human Services

YMCA
03.2024 - Current

Remote Human Resources Recruiter

BlockForce Talent
07.2022 - 12.2023

Recruiter & Owner

Bennett & Associates
02.2018 - 02.2022

MBA - Human Resources

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Martin University

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